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Cryptolepis calophylla

Also known as: Omphalogonus calophyllus Baill. +2 more
  • Omphalogonus calophyllus Baill.
  • Omphalogonus nigritanus N.E.Br.
  • Parquetina calophylla (Baill.) Venter
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Cryptolepis calophylla is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Central African Republic, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

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